This bright one-bedroom apartment in Islington is on the second floor of Half Moon Crescent, a quiet, beautifully maintained red-brick former housing-cooperative. It has been renovated with an exacting eye for detail, employing a neutral palette interspersed with thoughtful pops of colour. At the rear is a spacious balcony overlooking the leafy communal gardens beyond.

The Tour

The apartment is accessed via intersecting internal and external walkways, with two security doors leading to the front door. Rooms fan out from the hallway, featuring two spacious built-in storage cupboards. Recently laid engineered oak flooring begins here and continues throughout.

South-westerly light pours through a casement window and glazed balcony door in the living room, each fitted with bespoke Venetian blinds. Here, cut into the white-painted walls, is a hatch that leads through to the kitchen, allowing for a cohesive yet subtly separated feel. In the kitchen, the teal cabinetry contrasts against the matt black fixtures. Integrated appliances are housed under an oiled wooden worktop that is offset by a metro tile splash back.

The bedroom sits adjacent to the living room and has an excellent provision of storage in a large built in mirrored wardrobe. The newly renovated contemporary bathroom features smoky blue tiles, a rainfall shower and extra large bath with further matt black fixtures throughout.

Outside Space

The red brick buildings on Half Moon Crescent surround pristine communal gardens, providing plenty of lawn space for lolling about on a warm day. This apartment also has its own private balcony with space for a table and chairs and artfully potted plants.

The Area

Wynford Road is excellently located to enjoy the shops, bars and restaurants along Coal Drops Yard, Upper Street and Islington, around a 10-minute walk away. There is a Waitrose for day-to-day amenities, as well as esteemed culinary spots like The Duke of Cambridge, The Tamil Crown and Cajun-inspired Plaquemine Lock, which is also known for its jazz. Cultural highlights in the area include Sadler’s Wells and the Almeida Theatre, which are also a 10-minute walk away.

Peaceful neighbourhood green spaces include Barnard Park and Culpeper Community Garden, both under a six-minute walk away. The Regent’s Canal Towpath can be joined off Murial Street, a three-minute walk from Wynford Road, and runs through Islington into Hackney where it connects to the River Lea. There are many excellent pubs and cafés including the Towpath and The Baring in De Beauvoir Town.

Angel Underground Station is a 10-minute walk away and is served by the Northern line. Alternatively, King’s Cross Station is a 15-minute walk away, providing railway connections nationwide and served by Hammersmith and City, Circle, Victoria, Northern, Piccadilly and Metropolitan Underground lines. Next door, St Pancras International station provides Eurostar connections to Paris and Brussels.

Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: Approx. 84 years remaining
Ground rent: Peppercorn
Service Charge: Approx. £1,750 per annum
Council Tax Band: C

Please note that all areas, measurements and distances given in these particulars are approximate and rounded. The text, photographs and floor plans are for general guidance only. The Modern House has not tested any services, appliances or specific fittings — prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property themselves. All fixtures, fittings and furniture not specifically itemised within these particulars are deemed removable by the vendor.